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Gwinea – państwo po juncie
After decades of inefficient governance and misuse of authority, the Guinean armed forces are a potential source of instability which could still throw the state (and the region) into chaos. If not reformed thoroughly, they will continue to pose a threat to a democratic civilian rule. The establishment of a transitional government and the ongoing electoral process are a significant opportunity. The objective of the reform process is to establish a much smaller force, accountable to civilians and capable of meeting the country’s security needs. The suspension of the second round of the presidential elections has heightened tension. Fears remained that if the election is not completed successfully, it may seize the opportunity to intervene again. This would be a major setback to any prospect of medium-term reform, which requires respect for civilian rule and oversight
Frekwencja wyborcza a stan polskiej demokracji
Last local election showed that the voter turnout in Poland is low and not everybody wants to participate in election. This article tries to find the causes of this situation in Poland while underlining the importance of turnout. What is more, the aim of this article is to show that increasing the number of people who vote is quite difficult. It is caused by so many various reasons
E-voting jako forma demokracji bezpośredniej. Dotychczasowe doświadczenia i ich konsekwencje
This article is going to point main advantages and disadvantages of e-voting. That form of voting could be a turning point in modern democracy. It can avoid many concerns and problems – there are some certain examples attached. It’s our choice to try e-votig but it’ is essencial to know all pros and con
Struktura i determinanty bezrobocia w krajach rozwijających się
Unemployment is a problem in present international reality that is common all over the world. However, developing countries are particularly exposed to the consequences of unemployment. The author explains why in developing areas, where drama of unemployment is measured not by an amount of the unemployed, but by the amount of people close to starvation, it is so difficult to combat. The article presents an attempt to analyze the situation of developing countries in the context of unemployment. What is more, a particular attention will be paid to the fact that some financial support and social and cultural changes are needed
Teoria Formy Otwartej i Linearny System Ciągły. O poszukiwaniach założeń koncepcji Oskara Hansena w obecnej rzeczywistości przestrzennej Poznania
This article is devoted to the theoretical legacy of Oskar Hansen - Theory of Open Form and Linear Continuous System. Oskar Hansen was a Polish architect who began his activities during the Modernism. The impulse to write this article was given by the publication of Zaczyn. O Zofii i Oskarze Hansenach by Filip Springer. The author of that book has recalled Hansen’s architectural achievements. The article oscillates around the figure of Oskar Hansen, his concepts and accomplishments. From the point of this publication it was important to define the objectives of the concepts of the Theory of Open Form and Linear Continuous System. The purpose of the article was to point out architectural fulfilment of Hansen’s theoretical assumptions in already existing contemporary Poznań’s spatial reality and present new ones that are planned
Zielone zamówienia publiczne: instrument wspierania zrównoważonego rozwoju miast
The concept of sustainable development is an important element of the legal system of modern states. According to the concept of sustainable development, all the elements of the triad, society – economy – environment, should develop as evenly as possible. At the moment, the idea of sustainable development has its local dimension and as such should be a key component in the functioning of cities. One of the instruments to implement this concept are green public procurement. Supporting the environment through the implementation of public procurement allows to extend measures to achieve these objectives. Many cities have recognized the need to implement green public procurement so that it is possible to achieve the sustainable development.The concept of sustainable development is an important elementof the legal system of modern states. According to the concept of sustainabledevelopment, all the elements of the triad, society – economy– environment, should develop as evenly as possible. At the moment,the idea of sustainable development has its local dimensionand as such should be a key component in the functioning of cities.One of the instruments to implement this concept are green publicprocurement. Supporting the environment through the implementationof public procurement allows to extend measures to achieve theseobjectives. Many cities have recognized the need to implement greenpublic procurement so that it is possible to achieve the sustainabledevelopment
Marketing terytorialny w zarządzaniu rozwojem miast na przykładzie Gdańska, Krakowa, Poznania oraz Wrocławia
The creation of an image is an action which effects could be measured only in long-term perspective. In spite of that, the promotional trend is getting stronger and local authorities are allocating more and more funds for this purpose. That is the reason why territorial marketing is an essential implement for the management of urban development
Elementy demokracji deliberacyjnej jako sposób na zwiększenie partycypacji obywateli w polskim życiu publicznym
The participation of citizens in public life, also via deliberation has a positive influence on development of civil society and democracy. citizens’ participation in decision making process increase their influence on important issues of their state. wide consultations let authorities to recognize public problems and solve them in an effective way. however, it is necessary to engage both – citizens and authorities – to provide a proper deliberation development. authorities should create more possibilities for deliberation. accomplishing the consensus is not always possible but it is important to make it possible for every citizen to express their opinion, not only during the elections. the development of new media and the internet promotes deliberation and allows the insight into the public opinion
Berlin w roku 1933. Wokół reportaży Zygmunta Nowakowskiego
The article focuses on the news coverage of Zygmunt Nowakowski. They illustrate the nature of change in Germany after Adolf Hitler’s coming to power. The attention is focused mainly on the changes of social relations and the modification of the space of German cities, e.g. manifested in its symbolization and militarizatio